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She turns suddenly from my outstretched hands, the plea in them hanging, unanswered, between us. I can feel the hard light of the summer sun arrowing through the dappled shade. The back of my neck is moist – like myRead more
If you’ve ever wanted a way to explain to laypeople or skeptics how you listen to your horse; or what that looks/feels like, then just show them this video! What’s brilliant about it, is the story is told by someoneRead more
I’ve been going through a puzzling health issue with our herd guardian, Montaro, surrounding his sheath, scar tissue and other trauma from his castration 3 years ago. A few of our long-term horse listeners on the blog here have alsoRead more
I received a most fascinating email from a reader (let’s call her Jill) whose horse is now attacking her after she tried the Trust Technique and Reiki with him. And while her email is unique, at the same time sheRead more
What insights might emerge as we hold space for the animals in the California wildfires, as we merge with the herd and their teachings, or space-holding, around this trauma? Join Güliz Ünlü for this livestream video on a rainy, muckyRead more
I invite the herd to go into the back 20 acres at dusk – just before the coyote pack gets active. Audelina comes along, but doesn’t think that’s a good idea! And guess what happens…? Let’s take another journey intoRead more
In this video, my big Belgian mare Audelina gives me an experience of what it’s like to receive LOVE from Divine Mother energy. Aude invites me to join her in meditation and then tells me I have a ‘mother wound’.Read more
Join me for a stimulating discussion with animal communicator and life coach, Alecia Evans, about the essential lessons she’s learned from working with dogs, horses and wolves. Things like: What’s wrong with treat training or clicker training, based on ChineseRead more
I could feel my heart rate increase as I watched her words drift across our table, on the wings of echoes and restaurant chatter, over our pizzas, and land in my hard and sleepless brain. I could feel the strongRead more
Some natural horsemanship instructors talk about body language, and energetic communication with horses. But it’s usually with one horse at a time, either haltered or confined to an arena. So what happens when there are 11 horses loose in aRead more
Join Güliz and me as we explore energy bubbles, boundaries and safe zones with Cobra, one of the new wildies, who still does not want to be touched. If you’ve forgotten it, or missed it, I invite you to readRead more
Heart Breathing is a technique that Linda Kohanov created together with her horse Indigo Moon. You may remember Indi is the horse I had a powerful, yet puzzling encounter with at Linda’s ranch. Linda says, “This horse, Karlo, was oneRead more
Whether you’re dealing with a wild horse, an abused horse, or a horse that just doesn’t trust you, or want to hang out with you… how can you genuinely shift that relationship to where the horse freely chooses to beRead more
I arrived at the barn. I could feel a rumbling of anger beneath the rib cage, just above the belly button. Like a heartbeat that with every pulse, the anger would swiftly move up to my throat, then back downRead more
Montaro had his first session with certified BodyTalk practitioner, Güliz Ünlü, about seven months ago. Güliz also runs animal communication workshops and is trained in Equi-Bow (the equine version of Bowen Therapy). So she tells us what’s happening in thisRead more
Jess Belair Campmans is an experienced horsewoman, whose horses and body (pain, malfunction) pretty much forced her into recognizing and then developing her psychic/intuitive abilities: “My pivotal point was turning 33: with a husband, 4 kids and a dairy farmRead more
Guest post by Jocelyn Grey – How an Ontario rider met the horse of her dreams on an Alberta trail riding trip, brought him home – and discovered he had other ideas… In September of 2008, a group of middleRead more
I decided to tell you this story in video form. Because you really need to see-hear-feel how ridiculously out-of-connection I am with Montaro as we set out for the day’s adventure! Giving this story a title was equally difficult; becauseRead more
Animal communicator Pea Horsley asks an important question: How would our world change if everyone could communicate with animals? If you find yourself skeptical, or wondering if you could possibly learn to communicate telepathically with animals, or even if youRead more
I must admit, after my post last week, I thought this story was pretty much finished. But as they often do, the horses had a different idea. Not only was there another big piece to come, but another Tapping videoRead more
There is a shockingly primal fear that takes hold when an animal seizes more than half your skull in its jaws. It feels like my left ear, around the back of my head, to my right temple has been clampedRead more
If you want to sink a little bit into nature, or feel a wee bit of magic in your life right now, then join us in this foray into the woods. Among giant tree elders with their wisdom and theRead more
I created a painting around the theme of Expectations & Insanity. And then I asked my horses to show me more about these concepts – so my Belgian/Fjord asked me take him onto 20 acres of unfenced land – unhaltered,Read more
BodyTalk can be used with humans or animals and can be done in-person, or surrogately, or remotely (distance healing). A friend of mine said he’s had amazing results for himself after a few sessions. But I was really interested inRead more
By Ainsley Beauchamp The 4-year-old mare was all shining palomino dapples, her creamy mane and tail were soft with brushing. Her name was Ghrian, Gallic for sun, and she was as beautiful as any golden sunrise. She stood on alert,Read more
I want to share a simply marvelous video with you from famed nature filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg (who also produces footage for Disney). But before I do, I want to tell you a story that will make the video even moreRead more
I walked into the paddock area and Montaro briefly smelled my hand in greeting, then tried to nip me. Zorra turned her head away as I came near. Aude stood patiently as I approached, then brushed by my extended handRead more
Psychotherapist Pat Rothchild talks about how the horse has more mirror neurons in its brain than dogs, cats, or even humans, “which cause them to experience and reflect the emotional state of those in their territories. Mirror neurons enable ourRead more
I’ve written about the trauma my Andalusian mare suffered from her brief Dressage training before. And I thought we had pretty much processed and healed that trauma – through several bodywork and EFT Tapping sessions. Followed by me giving herRead more
The story I’m about to write is so bizarre, that initially I wasn’t going to write about it – or perhaps just a simplified, more palatable version. I had only told a few people, in person, and I figured that’sRead more
So was my one-week-old foal delivering a spiritual message and facilitating emotional healing for me; or was he just attacking me for fun, or testing me? Let’s start with a bit of background… Last August, when Kesia and I hadRead more
I know there are many ways to decide what name to bestow upon your animals or children. But here’s what I do: I ask the being, What is your name? or What name do you want? When I asked MontaroRead more
Every so often I get frustrated or discouraged – because I have 3 young horses to teach and there’s only one of me! Audelina has now reached the point where she will leave the other three and go out onRead more
Back when Jini and I boarded our horses together, way back when we only had 3 horses between us (we’re up to 7 now!) and life was simpler (not better, but very different)… like a whole eight months ago (eons,Read more
Although my horse Zorra is a big, 16.2 hh Andalusian, she has been bullied by other horses her whole life – even horses half her size. Since she came to me a year ago, I’ve had her in with 4Read more
